Position Document: Jamie Lee

Name: Jamie Lee
Role: Remote worker and household environment manager
Background: I work remotely from home and require a consistently quiet, clean environment for professional video calls and project work. My income is stable and I have flexibility in my daily schedule.

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Situation Overview

As a remote worker sharing a three-bedroom apartment with Alex and Taylor, I need our living space to function as both my office and our shared home. The challenge is creating a system that maintains the professional environment I need while fairly distributing household responsibilities among roommates with very different schedules and financial situations.

Priorities and Values

My highest priority is maintaining a clean, quiet, and organized living environment that supports my remote work requirements. I need reliable quiet hours during business days for important calls and meetings, and common areas must be consistently tidy since I often conduct video calls with clients and colleagues. I’m willing to contribute more financially or take on additional cleaning responsibilities to ensure these standards are met. I value predictable routines and systems that don’t require constant negotiation or adjustment.

Trade-offs and Flexibility

Since I’m home most of the time, I can handle more day-to-day maintenance tasks like dish washing, light cleaning, and receiving packages. I’m willing to pay a larger share of utilities like faster internet service that primarily benefits my work. However, I need predictable quiet periods and advance notice for any disruptions. I can be flexible with weekend responsibilities and am open to taking on tasks that align with my work-from-home schedule, like grocery shopping during off-peak hours.

Constraints and Concerns

My work schedule requires quiet environments during standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) for calls and focused work sessions. I cannot take on responsibilities that would conflict with client meetings or project deadlines. While I can contribute more financially than Taylor due to steady income, I’m concerned about shouldering a disproportionate share of expenses simply because I have more resources. I also worry about the common areas being disrupted during work hours by guests or loud activities.

BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement)

If we cannot create a suitable living arrangement, my alternatives include:

1. Renting a co-working space or private office, which would add $200-400/month to my expenses
2. Finding roommates who are also remote workers and understand the need for a professional home environment
3. Moving to a one-bedroom apartment where I have complete control over my work environment, though this would significantly increase my housing costs
4. Negotiating stricter lease terms that specify quiet hours and professional use requirements

Vision of Success

An ideal arrangement would establish clear quiet hours during weekdays that protect my work schedule, with common areas maintained to professional standards throughout the day. I would contribute to a higher share of expenses that benefit my work (like premium internet) while taking on household tasks that align with my schedule and presence at home. The system would include advance notice requirements for guests and activities that might disrupt the work environment, with regular communication to address any issues before they impact my professional responsibilities. Most importantly, the arrangement would recognize that my home is also my office and account for this dual-purpose need in our shared living policies.